Living Hope

Family Therapy & Counseling

​Providing Christ Centered Solution Focused Family Therapy

Questions

What is Marriage and Family Therapy?

Marriage and Family Therapy involves a specific approach to solving individual, couple, and family problems utilizing principles of Family Systems Theory. The main goal of Family Therapy is to help families change and to help individuals grow and heal within the context of their entire family system.

Is Counseling for Christians?

Counseling can be beneficial to both Christians and non-Christians. The resources of faith however, can be a tremendous tool as we pursue a path of healing and change. When the best insights of behavioral science are integrated with the timeless principles of Christian faith, the possibility for personal and relational transformation is tremendous.

What Does Counseling Involve?

Sessions are scheduled according to client need. The usual session is 50 minutes. Typically families initially schedule counseling sessions once each week and then gradually move to semi-weekly or monthly appointments. Sometimes, when an individual or couple is in crisis, more frequent appointments are helpful.

How Long Does Therapy Last?

The length of therapy depends on several factors: the complexity of the presenting problem, the depth of the presenting problem, the readiness of the client for change, and the willingness of the client to actively participate in the counseling process. Many issues can be resolved in 4 to 6 sessions. Certain situations, however, require a longer term of treatment. Our goal is to assist the client in achieving their "best hopes" in the most effective and efficient manner as possible.

Can I Come Alone If I Am Dealing With A Marital Or Family Issue?

While it is helpful for couples (or in the case of family concern - parents and children) to attend the counseling session; often times just one concerned person in the family system can help effect real and lasting change. We will work with "whoever shows up" to find workable solutions.